The issue of a possible increase in electricity prices from May 1, 2025, has been explored. Currently, Ukraine has an electricity tariff that will be valid until April 30, 2025. Many Ukrainians are concerned about the potential rise in costs after this deadline. Well-known expert from the Institute of Energy Strategies, Yuriy Korolchuk, shared his thoughts on whether prices will increase for the population and provided advice on how to save on bills.
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Electricity Tariff in Ukraine in 2025
For 2025, the electricity tariff for households is set at 4.32 hryvnias per kilowatt, as indicated by Cabinet Resolution No. 483. Yuriy Korolchuk considers this tariff to be inflated.
“We purchase electricity from the company ‘Energoatom’, which has a lower production cost that allows them to sustain their current operations — to work, buy fuel, carry out repairs, etc. Roughly speaking, a tariff of no more than 3.5 hryvnias would be fairer for electricity.”
How to Save on Electricity
The expert recommends installing two-zone or three-zone meters, which cost approximately 6,000 to 10,000 hryvnias, depending on the model. This will allow consumers to receive electricity at a lower price, as the night tariff from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM is 2.15 hryvnias. Additionally, if households consume less than 2000 kWh per month, they can pay for electricity at a rate of 2.64 hryvnias per kilowatt.
Regarding the increase in tariffs from May 1, 2025, Yuriy Korolchuk noted that there is currently no information about new prices:
“I am not aware of any plans to increase electricity prices. I doubt that we will see an increase in tariffs for the population this year.”
At the same time, the expert pointed out that Ukrainians are already paying more for electricity than they realize, as the rise in tariffs for businesses and industries affects prices in stores.
“We practically have our own tariff, we paid for it, and then we went to the store, bought something, and there we paid a small ‘tax’ for electricity because the producer raised the price to compensate for the high tariff rate,”
the expert explained.
It is worth noting that earlier there were discussions about the allocation of subsidies starting May 1, 2025. Low-income families will be entitled to discounts on utility services, and for some Ukrainians, electricity may even be free.